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Jim Plunkettlegendary quarterback of the Oakland Raiderscurrent Las Vegas Raiderssurrendered to the Mexican fans in the first Raider Nation Fest 2022. The talented player of Mexican descent also advised those children who eventually want to be part of the NFLwhat “work hard and start young”.
“Whenever I come to Mexico it is a great experiencethe fans are great, the people are great, my wife and I always have a great time. I am very happy to be here and give these fans the opportunity to live with players from the NFLespecially of the Raiders“he declared Jim Plunkett in a halftime interview.
“In Mexico it is always special because I am Mexican (born in San Jose, California), but also because Mexican people are generous, kind, loving and I always have a good time. I think that the relationship of the fans of Mexico with the Raiders could have started with Tom Floresbut also the way of playing, the characters of the team, the amazing players that we’ve had through the years, and fans are drawn to them“.
“To all Raiders fans, regardless of where they are in the world: Come on Raiders and long live Mexico”was the peculiar way in which Plunkett he said goodbye after spending hours giving away autographs, taking pictures and hanging out with his fans.
The same way, Lamarr Houston e Isaiah Ekejiuba enjoyed their experience at Mexico City well, in addition to taking a walk through the Coyoacán market, they felt the warmth of the Mexican fans. Highlighting that “they feel part of the culture” when they live with them.
“Mexican fans are very loyal, when you are with them it is as if you are part of their culture. They are like your friends or your family. I think that Mexican fans identify with the Raiders because we both work hard and overcome adversity no matter what. That is the way of the Raiders and the Mexicans“.
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